Dairy
Spreading the benefits – Low Emission Slurry Spreading (LESS)
Spreading the benefits – Low Emission Slurry Spreading (LESS) Type Media Article David Wall, Teagasc, CELUP, Johnstown Castle, Co Wexford Increase the returns from slurry applications and the sustainability of dairy farms Slurry is an important source of N, P & K and its effective use on farms can help to balance […]
15 April 2020
Thermoduric Bacteria
Thermoduric Bacteria Type Media Article DAIRY: Thermoduric Bacteria are heat resistant bacteria in milk that survive pasteurisation. Thermoduric Bacteria are heat resistant bacteria in milk that survive pasteurisation. Milk processors test the milk for thermoduric bacteria as they have significant implications on the quality and type of products that can be produced […]
13 April 2020
How to improve likelihood of success with sexed semen in 2020
How to improve likelihood of success with sexed semen in 2020 Type Factsheet Sexed semen provides many potential advantages to dairy farmers. The most obvious and compelling reason to use sexed semen is because of the sex bias induced in the calf crop. Stephen Butler, Teagasc, Moorepark has some advice. Sexed semen […]
11 April 2020
TResearch Spring 2020
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7 April 2020
Tips for milking during COVID-19
Tips for milking during COVID-19 0 Type Factsheet Milking is one of the essential tasks on a dairy farm. During these extraordinary times of COVID-19, it is essential to keep yourself and your milkers safe at milking time. Before milking Disinfect your boots in a fresh foot bath before entering the milking parlour […]
6 April 2020
BEEP – S (Beef Environmental Efficiency Programme-Suckler)
BEEP – S (Beef Environmental Efficiency Programme-Suckler) 0 Type Media Article By Edward Webb, Soils & Environment Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare The BEAM scheme together with the BEEP scheme introduced in 2019 provided €120 million financial assistance to farmers. The BEEP-S Programme, with a funding provision of €35m in 2020, will target weaning efficiency […]
6 April 2020
California Mastitis Test
California Mastitis Test 0 Type Press Release DAIRY: The California mastitis test is a simple procedure to help identify high SCC quarters within high cell count cows. It is impossible to identify sub clinical mastitis without this aid. The California mastitis test kit, is an excellent tool to help identify high SCC quarters […]
3 April 2020
Overview of Dairy Farms’ Breeding and Calf Marketing Decisions
Overview of Dairy Farms’ Breeding and Calf Marketing Decisions 0 Type Media Article DAIRY: Most Irish dairy farmers are concerned about the reputation of the dairy industry. Three quarters are willing to support the establishment of a sexed semen laboratory in Ireland to reduce the number of male dairy calves findings of a […]
3 April 2020
Dairy Newsletter – April 2020
Dairy Newsletter – April 2020 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Second round of grazing Apply P and K? Factors affecting milk fat at pasture Problem cows Keep control of mastitis! Health & Safety – Slurry and machinery safety
2 April 2020
Dairy Breeding Advice for Spring 2020
Dairy Breeding Advice for Spring 2020 Type Media Article DAIRY: Advice on how to ensure that your breeding season in 2020 is a success. It is important to use heat detection methods, monitor the Body Condition Score (BCS) of your cows and check out any problem cows. The objective of every farmer […]
30 March 2020